Casanova in London (1763) [ People ]
… might have known that I would not condescend to be present in the modest manner you indicated.” This address, delivered with an ironical accent, embarrassed Madame Cornelis, but Lady Harrington, a great supporter of hers, came to her rescue. … from M. de Seingalt, who, I fancy, is an old friend of yours. Nevertheless, I did not dare to tell him so,” she added, with a sly glance in my direction. “Why not, my lady? I have known Madame Cornelis for many years.” “I should think you … is the image of you.” “Yes, it is a freak of nature.” “I think there is something more than a freak in this instance.” With these words the lady took Sophie’s hand, and leaning on my arm she led us through the crowd, and I had to bear in …
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